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Prehistoric Planet: behind the scenes

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How did the team behind Prehistoric Planet bring to life dinosaurs that are over 66 million years old? We take you behind the scenes of the joint Apple TV+ /BBC production narrated by Sir David Attenborough and speak to series producer Tim Walker and animation supervisor Seng Lau. Aliens ‘could be common’ on orbiting planets, campaigners claim that English ‘rainforests’ burned down illegally and those infected with monkeypox should avoid contact with pets. Oil prices top two-month highs before EU meeting on Russia sanctions. Robot coffee-makers and librarians plug human workforce gaps. Plus, how a hat box inspired Britain’s mega-telescope.

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